Akron finishes removing all lead service lines

Akron has removed its final lead service line, making the city completely free of lead lines.

Officials say the city now plans to replace galvanized house lines previously connected to lead, aiming to complete that work by the end of 2027.

Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause irreversible harm. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns there is no safe level of lead exposure for children…

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